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Bishop Keith B. McMullin on key Christlike leadership principles that bless work, life and family
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After decades of business leadership and general Church service, Bishop Keith B. McMullin has learned many principles of successful leadership &mdash...
RootsTech 2022 organizers on what it means to ‘Choose Connection’ in a divided world
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After attracting more than 1 million visitors from 240 countries and territories for last year’s online event, RootsTech will be completely virt...
The expansive enterprise of the Salt Lake Temple renovation project, with Brent Roberts and Andy Kirby
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From its granite foundation to its heavenly spires, the Salt Lake Temple is a landmark and symbol for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Elder D. Todd Christofferson and President Brent L. Top emphasize drawing courage from history to face modern challenges
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elder D. Todd Christofferson addressed thousands gathered in San Diego, California, on Jan. 29, 2022, in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the a...
The Young Men general presidency on trusting in the Lord and strengthening Latter-day Saint youth
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 2022 youth theme for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has great meaning during this year, defined by culture wars and the continued...
Sister Wendy W. Nelson on being an eyewitness to President Russell M. Nelson’s four years as Prophet
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jan. 14, 2022, marked the four-year anniversary of President Russell M. Nelson's leading The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Within that...
BYU athletic directors Tom Holmoe and Liz Darger on excellence in sports, BYU’s Honor Code, gospel principles; featuring Sheri Dew as guest host
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brigham Young University sports fans had plenty to cheer about in 2021. The women claimed second-place finishes in soccer and cross-country and a Swee...
Ethiopia Addis Ababa Mission leaders speak about faithfully and flexibly serving the Lord amid trials and the pandemic
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ethiopia’s national capital and largest city, Addis Ababa, hosts a new mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, recently ope...
Using critical conversation to empower and protect children online with WhiteRibbonWeek.org founder Deanna Lambson
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There has never been a time when media literacy is more important than in today’s media-saturated world. One way of being alert and vigilant is ...
Deseret News Executive Editor Doug Wilks on how connection helped overcome contempt in 2021
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With the continuing coronavirus pandemic and rising political tensions, 2021 has been a unique and challenging year during which many overcame contemp...
Service at Christmas and beyond, with JustServe Global Manager Heath Bradley
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the Christmas season — marked by celebrations of the birth and life of Jesus Christ — many turn their focus on serving others. The ...
Mary Richards reports — from radio to Church News journalist
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Richards spent nearly two decades working as a reporter for KSL NewsRadio in the heart of Salt Lake City. Working near the headquarters of The C...
The Sunday School general presidency on the blessings of discovering old friends while studying the 2022 ‘Come, Follow Me’ curriculum on the Old Testament
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In October 2018, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a new home-centered, Church-supported integr...
Sister Uchtdorf and her daughter share how their German Christmas traditions help them celebrate the birth and life of the Savior
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a favorite time of year for many Christians across the globe as they cherish the opportunity to celebrate the birth and life of Jesus Chr...
The positive power of President Nelson’s #GiveThanks invitation one year later
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One year ago on Nov. 20, 2020, amid the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sa...
BYU-Idaho professors Eric and Sarah d’Evegnée on faith, testimony and reconversion
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Latter-day Saints think about conversion, they often think of individuals joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints through baptism...
Three senior Apostles reflect on returning to their missionary roots in the British Isles
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Three senior Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — President M. Russell Ballard, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Elder Que...
Latter-day Saint musician Wayne Burton on sharing talents to lift and testify of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The New Testament’s parable of the talents teaches us that God gives us everything we need to accomplish the work He has asked us to do, includ...
The multigenerational blessings of senior missionary service with Elder Weatherford T. Clayton
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Senior members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been contributing to the missionary efforts of the Church since the earliest d...
Historian Spencer W. McBride on the importance of the Nauvoo Temple for early Church pioneers and for Latter-day Saints today
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Construction of the original Nauvoo Temple began in the spring of 1841 on a hilltop overlooking the Mississippi River. Early Latter-day Saints labored...
Reimagining missionary work with the executive director and managing director of the Church Missionary Department, Elder Marcus B. Nash and Brother David N. Weidman
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In March 2020, as the coronavirus pandemic intensified across the globe, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints turned their thoug...
During the 191st Semiannual General Conference, Church leaders testify of Jesus Christ and urge members to strengthen their spiritual foundations
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the globe participated in the Church’s 191st Semiannual General Conference on ...
Elder Brook P. Hales, secretary to the First Presidency, on the preparations for general conference
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Twentyseven people attended the first general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 9, 1830 — just months after ...
The unifying language of the gospel with the Church News translation coordinator, Vanessa Fitzgibbon
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a global faith with 16.5 million members who speak dozens of languages. This October marks 50 years...
BYU Professor Julianne Holt-Lunstad on the loneliness epidemic and the power of connection
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After months defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people across the globe are longing for social connection. This episode of the Church News...
As President Russell M. Nelson celebrates his 97th birthday, Sheri Dew and Michael Colemere share the insights and lessons they have learned from the Prophet
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During his time as the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson has traveled 115,000 miles to 3...
Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt on his new role as president of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Former Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt has been called as the new president of the world-renowned Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. He will apply experience g...
Shannon Allred Cox: The miracle of easing personal trials through service
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A powerful 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked Haiti on Saturday, August 12, 2021, claiming more than 2,100 lives, injuring more than 12,000 and leaving s...
Following the recent First Presidency message on masks, immunizations, Richard E. Turley Jr. reflects on the lessons of history
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to rise globally, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has urged members to u...
Church History Library Director Keith A. Erekson on dispelling latter-day myths and rumors
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints treasure the history and legacy of the pioneering Saints who went before them. As Church me...
Church historic sites and the testifying ‘spirit of place,’ with Gary Boatright Jr. and Benjamin Pykles
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After more than a year of closures due to the global pandemic, historic sites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now beginning to ...
Latter-day Saint women leaders on the influential voice of women in the Church through executive councils and revelation
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This July 2021, the Church News is taking readers “Inside Church Headquarters” in a series of articles highlighting the council system of ...
President M. Russell Ballard and three other Apostles on why and how the Church is governed by councils
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This July the Church News is taking readers “Inside Church headquarters” in a series of articles highlighting the council system of The Ch...
Church News senior reporter Jason Swensen reflects on Latter-day Saint athletes who showcase discipline and persistence
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Summer is here and with the rising heat there is a rising excitement for the once-postponed Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Every few years the world comes ...
Gold Star Widow Jennie Taylor on resilience amid life's trials by practicing faith and seeking personal revelation
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nearly three years ago, Jennie Taylor was away from home when her mother called to tell her that two army officers had come to her home and needed to ...
Sister Reyna I. Aburto of the Relief Society general presidency on mental and emotional health and the power of turning to the Savior for comfort
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All of God’s children deal with ups and down, happiness and sadness, stormy seas and quiet calm. Some may also deal with depression and anxiety ...
Norman C. Hill on the silver linings of aging faithfully
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Many have heard the popular adage "with age comes wisdom." It rings true for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living faithfu...
Young Men and Young Women General Presidents Steven J. Lund and Bonnie H. Cordon on reengaging in the Children and Youth program of the Church post-pandemic
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In His mortal ministry, Jesus Christ declared, “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for such is the kingdom of heav...
Former Church Historian Richard E. Turley and Film Director Mauli Junior Bonner on the Importance of Early Black Pioneers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This June marks 43 years since President Spencer W. Kimball announced the 1978 revelation extending the priesthood to all worthy male members of The C...
Church Historian Kate Holbrook on the dedication of early Church members in Nauvoo and how they can inspire Latter-day Saints today
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From 1839 to 1846, the headquarters of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was located in Nauvoo, Illinois. Under the prophetic leadershi...
Get to know the new Primary General Presidency
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part of the purpose of the Primary program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to help children feel their Heavenly Father's love an...
Finding increased joy, healing and protection through family history work with Church News reporter Sydney Walker
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prophets and Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have promised specific “healing” blessings for those who partici...
Elder Craig C. Christensen discusses directing the work of the Church’s Utah Area during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring Church News reporter Scott Taylor as guest co-host
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning in 1984, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints established areas to direct the work in geographic locations. There are currently 2...
England London Mission leaders President David Checketts and Sister Deborah Checketts, with guest host Sister Sheri L. Dew, discuss missionary work during the pandemic
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the most memorable reports of how the global COVID-19 pandemic affected The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints revolve around mission...
Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf discusses how to incorporate pandemic lessons as we move ‘back to the future’ of missionary work
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Serving amid the Covid-19 pandemic, missionaries for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have used a flexible mix of technology and creat...
BYU Women's Conference Chair Sister Rosemary Thackeray on this year’s virtual event: ‘I am a Child of God. His Promises are Sure’
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This May marks the 45th anniversary of BYU Women's Conference, co-sponsored by the Relief Society of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a...
Elder Quentin L. Cook on the continued blessings of the interlocking pattern of revelation
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the Lord has hastened His work in recent years, revelation has guided the creation and implementation of new initiatives and directives in The Chu...
During the 191st Annual General Conference, Church leaders testify of Jesus Christ and the promised blessings of righteousness
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of Latter-day Saints worldwide gathered in their homes to watch or listen to the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Chri...
Elder David A. Bednar highlights a pattern for listening to and studying conference messages, featuring Scott Taylor of the Church News as guest host
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the onset of the 191st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twe...
Jill Manning on lighting the way to protect homes and families from the darkness of pornography
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jill Manning, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins this episode of the Church News podcast to discuss an important issue — protecting...
Even in a pandemic Charity Never Faileth: The Relief Society at 179 with President Jean B. Bingham
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
March 17, 2021, marks the 179th birthday of Relief Society, the organization for women in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The largest...
Sister Kristen M. Oaks, with guest host Sister Sheri L. Dew, speaks on building marriage, family and universal relationships through The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, no matter your state in life
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sister Kristen M. Oaks is passionate about education, teaching and gospel living. Married to President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of...
Celebrating 90 years of Church News: Former editor Gerry Avant talks about her nearly five decades of Church News reporting
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Gerry Avant, the former editor of the Church News, joins the Church News Podcast to talk about the 90-year history of the publication and recount her ...
Matthew J. Grow, Managing Director of the Church History Department, on connecting to the people in the Doctrine and Covenants through historical exploration
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the year 2021, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints study the Doctrine and Covenants, it is important to remember that th...
Rootstech 2021: The world’s largest family history event is free and virtual, with Elder Kevin S. Hamilton and FamilySearch CEO Steve Rockwood
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People worldwide celebrate shared connections every day. They connect with family and friends, their past, their heritage and their homelands. This ye...
Counselors in the Primary General Presidency look ahead to the historic Friend-to-Friend broadcast and discuss the willingness of children who are “Trying to Be like Jesus”
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The conditions of the pandemic are impacting people in significant ways across the world. While Latter-day Saint children have been away from Primary ...
Anxiety and a Church resource for Life Help
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Church News podcast features anxiety — a problem that impacts all of us at certain times in our life, but that we ofte...
Temples in a pandemic year: Closures, reopenings, continued growth and increased appreciation with Church News managing editor Scott Taylor
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the year 2020, when many projects were put on hold because of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints broke ground f...
The Sunday School general presidency on the invitation to seek revelation as exemplified in the Doctrine and Covenants
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The “Come, Follow Me” gospel study curriculum, announced by the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 201...
BYU-Pathway Worldwide President Clark Gilbert on the blessings of accessible higher education
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
BYU-Pathway Worldwide provides an accessible path to a spiritually-based degree at an affordable price without requiring students to step foot on a un...
Sister Wendy Nelson speaks about witnessing President Nelson’s prophetic calling in the first three years of his service: Featuring Sheri Dew as guest host
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In January 2020, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrates the third anniversary of President Russell M. Nelson serving as the leader...
Observations on prophetic invitations with Boyd Matheson, Opinion Editor of the Deseret News
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020 President Russell M. Nelson, leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued many important invitations to Church members an...
Doug Wilks, Deseret News Editor and Salt Lake Stake President, on journalism and hope in 2020
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As 2020 draws to a close the Church News podcast looks back on all that has happened during this unique and challenging year with Deseret News Editor,...
How the Primary general presidency, Latter-day Saint Charities and the Friend magazine are encouraging children to joyfully serve
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Christmas approaches many thoughts turn to children. In addition to seeking and finding joy during this special season, children can also serve oth...
Celebrating a non-traditional Christmas with the Tabernacle Choir
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Christmas season is a time for celebration and family traditions, but with the current coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 holiday season is going to b...
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland on turning to God amid the trials of the pandemic
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On Dec. 3, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will celebrate his 80th bi...
President Russell M. Nelson’s historic invitation to #GiveThanks
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
President Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, issued a historic invitation to the world on Friday, Nov. 2...
Capturing more than photos with Deseret News photographer Jeffrey Allred
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pulitzer Prize-nominated photojournalist Jeffrey D. Allred has worked around the world capturing iconic images at events from the Olympics to natural ...
President Bonnie H. Cordon: The 150-year legacy of Young Women — an invitation of faith
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Young Women organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been strengthening millions of youth across the globe for 150 year...
Finding faith in the embers of our trials
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes during the fires and trials of our lives, it can be difficult to see through the smoke to what we can learn and become because of the event....
Celebrating Betters Days: The pioneering saints of the suffragette movement
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In 1842 the Prophet Joseph Smith formed The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ first women’s organization known today as the Rel...
President M. Russell Ballard celebrates 92 years of life and service
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
October is the birthday month of President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
Why we're starting a podcast
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking you on a journey of connection as we discuss news and events of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Trailer
03 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to the Church News podcast.